Major League Baseball's potential expansion has sparked debate among sports analysts, with many predicting one team will be added in the east and one in the west.
Salt Lake City and Portland, Oregon are considered top contenders for the western team, with analysts noting they are "underserved markets."
“For me, it’s Salt Lake City and Portland,” said John Canzano, a longtime sports journalist and radio show host in Oregon. “I think they’re underserved markets.”
Canzano believes Salt Lake City has a current edge in the competition, stating
“If this is a marathon, and it feels like one to me, Salt Lake City is ahead”due to its established ownership group.
Author's summary: Salt Lake City and Portland compete for MLB expansion.